A Powerful Network. A Movement for Change.

With over 100 women’s foundations and gender equity funders engaged, Women’s Funding Network is the largest philanthropic network in the world devoted to women and girls. In 2017, our members and partners invested over $400 million to advance women and their families.

We Make Change Happen

Lasting change requires shifts in how people think and act, and in policies to support social good. What makes women’s funding organizations consistently effective is that they invest in making these shifts happen, resulting in improved lives for women and girls.

Definition

The Issue is defined differently in the community or larger society.

Behavior

People are behaving differencing in the community or larger society.

Policy

An institutional, organizational, or legislative policy or practice has changed.

Critical Mass

People in the community or larger society are more engaged.

Past Gains

Earlier progress on issues is maintained in the face of opposition.

Membership

Our members are women’s foundations, women’s funds, community foundations, family foundations, institutional funders, and more. Together, we are a network united in action. Join us as we build a better world for women and girls.